Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef ecosystem in the
world, located off the Eastern Coast of Queensland, is a breathtaking place to
behold. It stretches for 2300 kilometres and consists of more than 900 islands
and 2900 individual reefs. It is home to diverse marine species, over 600 types
of hard and soft corals, more than 200 species of birds and more. Also, the
reef is the only collection of living organisms which is visible from outer
space. Being one of the greatest natural wonders, it is the first reef
ecosystem to be recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
A Great Barrier Reef Vacation
will show how vividly colourful the reef ecosystem can be. Its coral cays,
picture-perfect tropical islands, the golden beaches with clear waters make it
one of the most loved tourist destinations. It is like a living masterpiece to
dive, swim, snorkel and sail. The Great Barrier Reef tours have something for
travellers of all ages and are sure enough to startle each of the visitors.
There are a lot of interesting activities that one can
do in the reef ecosystem. Starting from whale watching, scuba diving,
snorkelling, glass-bottom boat sailing to watching the turtles lay and hatch
from the eggs, a visitor can enjoy all of them.
Whale
Watching
The activity of whale watching is one of the most
popular activities of the Great Barrier Reef day tours. In the in-season time,
from June to November, visitors will be able to sight Humpback and Minke
whales, the largest mammals in the world. Watching the whales sing and an
encounter with them is one of the rarest sights that only the Great Barrier
Reef tour has in store for the travellers.
Snorkelling
The best way to experience life underwater in Great
Barrier Reef is through snorkelling. This activity brings the visitors closer
to its marine life and displays how wonderful nature can be. Corals of all
kinds and fishes that are nowhere else to be found can be seen in the Great
Barrier Reef underwater tour.
There is a Turtle Cleaning Station where the fishes
come together to help the turtles clean up and that is a sight one cannot
afford to miss. The Great Barrier Reef vacation is incomplete without beholding
the sight of two of the amazing marine species coming together in order to
survive.
Coral
Cay Walk
Coral Cay Walk is an impressive part of the Great Barrier Reef Tours packages. Here, one can learn all about
the complex yet uncanny facts about the coral ecosystem as well as enjoy a
blissful walk along the reefs. The travellers thoroughly enjoy looking at the
coral reef ecosystem’s breathtaking beauty while getting to know everything about
them.
Mon
Repos Turtle Encounter
From November to March, in the turtle season, visitors
will be able to see turtles as they crawl up the beach to lay eggs in the sand.
This encounter with the turtles is considered to be a magical experience. Also,
from February, baby turtles hatch from the eggs and make their way into the
ocean. Owing to their ecological importance, this is one of the most
awe-inspiring experiences of the Great Barrier Reef tours.
Fir visitors who have their Great Barrier Reef
vacation planned in the off-season, there is an informative Mon Repos Turtle
Conservation Centre visit wherein you will learn about the entire life cycle of
these Mon Repos turtles. The entire experience will be life-changing, that’s a
sure thing!
Glass-Bottom
Boat Ride
Often there are visitors who want to see the life
underwater but do not want to dive into the ocean to experience the Great
Barrier Reef underwater tour. For all such visitors, the glass-bottom boat ride
is a life-enriching activity. With the help of these boats, it is easy to see
all the corals and fishes in the reef ecosystem in the most comfortable manner.
Scuba
Diving
Scuba Diving is a popular activity in the Great
Barrier Reef day tours. However, it is optional in nature. Here, the visitors
are allowed to dive deep into the ocean to see the richness of marine life of
the reef ecosystem. No matter the divers are first-timers, beginners or
experienced divers, the opportunities of scuba diving are endless in the
largest coral reef ecosystem.
A visit to the Great Barrier Reef will be
life-changing and intellectually enriching for visitors of all ages. The
innumerable activities that travellers get to do only throw light on the
majesticness of the ecosystem.
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